Helldivers 2 actually did it...
Published December 8, 2025
Views 220K | Likes 8.99K | Comments 540
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2 CPM, this video's 220K views translate to an estimated $154 – $440 in lifetime ad revenue.
Revenue estimate
Based on an estimated $0.7–$2CPM (revenue per 1,000 views) — a rough public estimate, not actual creator earnings, which depend on ad rates, audience geography, and monetization settings YouTube doesn't expose publicly.
Total (all-time)$154 – $440